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Date	Case	Division	Action	Motion	Outcome	Summary
2024-11-05	ACT_571801/2023	Paris CD	Revocation Action	Revocation merits	Patent maintained	Paris Central Division (Section 1) dismissed NJOY's revocation action against EP 3 504 991 B1 (Juul Labs - vaping device cartridge). The Court found the patent valid, holding that novelty and inventive step requirements were met. NJOY as the unsuccessful party was ordered to bear Juul Labs' costs.